Thursday, June 5, 2008

As you may know, some of us here at UF will be partaking in the festivities at the June 8th tilt between the USMNT and the Argentines at Giants Stadium. If you want a match preview in terms of rosters, look here for the Argentines and here for the Americans (assuming the roster is the same as for the Spain friendly). If, however, you are interested in our shenanigans, join me after the jump.There are several things to keep in mind here: (1) The match is on a Sunday, but several of us have strategically taken off on Monday; and (2) With Hirshey in attendance, the afterparty is guaranteed to look like this:

hey guys, I got a question for you all regarding the USMNT. I realize these are just friendlies and I know obvious ties, but does Mike Bradley really deserve to dress, much less start? I think he looks like a deer in headlights half the time. Let me know what you guys think. I don't know maybe I'm wrong.

honestly, i haven't been able to focus much on the games other than overall performance. i am watching on my computer so i can't see a whole lot (i am so excited to watch on my new big screen this weekend).

what i have noticed about bradley is that he is not fit. he can't play the full 90. once he gets tired he plays stupidly. bad tackles and gives up possession. he certainly needs to work on his fitness.

but, i have to watch him some more to tell if he is worthy of starting on the MNT.

@Andrew - I have had the same opinion as you about Bradley for quite a while now, but then he went through a (short) spell where he was acquitting himself well on the pitch. Now he's back to being pants.